Thursday, March 8, 2012

10 Ways to Create With Cardboard Tubes

Quite possibly one of our favorite things to create with is the lowly cardboard tube. But, really, it's the perfect craft supply. It's readily available, completely frugal, and very "green." Is there anything better? I've rounded up 10 fun projects to do with the empty cardboard tube.

1. Make a marble run. Check out this post from Teach Preschool to see how to use a few magnets and some cardboard tubes to make a really fun marble run.

*Bonus Activity - Let baby play with a few empty cardboard tubes for a fun sensory experience. Baby would also have fun putting them in and out of a box or basket! (As with all things, make sure to supervise baby while he's playing with the cardboard tubes.)

What have you made lately with an empty cardboard tube?

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2 more for these great, versatile things:1) You can't forget the classic kazoo effect - putting it to you mouth and going "dododo dooo!" I just taught James this. :)2) For our church Easter event, we're creating biodegradable seed pots out of toilet paper tubes. Cut one end four ways, fold and stick with a dab of glue, fill with dirt, seed, and plant. Fun project.

You can put small toys or candy in the tubes then wrap them in tissue paper. Leave the ends a little longer than the tube, and tie with ribbon. Great little gifts! I use them for "good deed gifts" for my twins! When I catch them playing nice, or putting away the toys on their own they get one. I put stickers, match box cars, animal crackers, candy necklaces, etc. in them.